The Audi Q5 45 TFSI quattro Sportback is being referred to as a crossover utility vehicle.
The Audi Q5 45 TFSI quattro Sportback is being referred to as a crossover utility vehicle.
The Q5 is Audi's third Sportback crossover vehicle.
The Q5 is Audi's third Sportback crossover vehicle.
The swept-back roof leaves plenty of room for those in the back of the Q5 Sportback.
The swept-back roof leaves plenty of room for those in the back of the Q5 Sportback.
The hard-to-miss front grille on the Q5 with discreet 'quattro' badging.
The hard-to-miss front grille on the Q5 with discreet 'quattro' badging.
The Q5 Sportback can handle terrain other than tarmac, but off-roading is unlikely to be a regular thing.
The Q5 Sportback can handle terrain other than tarmac, but off-roading is unlikely to be a regular thing.
Audi’s 'go-anywhere, do-anything' quattro drive system improves traction on those rare off-road excursions.
Audi’s 'go-anywhere, do-anything' quattro drive system improves traction on those rare off-road excursions.
A Q5 decked out in what Audi calls Navarra Blue.
A Q5 decked out in what Audi calls Navarra Blue.
The 45 TFSI insignia.
The 45 TFSI insignia.
The car can accelerate from 0-100kph in just over six seconds.
The car can accelerate from 0-100kph in just over six seconds.
The view across the cockpit.
The view across the cockpit.
The steering wheel and dashboard set-up.
The steering wheel and dashboard set-up.
There is no denying the Q5 Sportback is an elegant beast.
There is no denying the Q5 Sportback is an elegant beast.

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Audi Q5 Sportback review: more posh than powerful

Crossover utility vehicle is fitted with the manufacturer's 'go-anywhere, do-anything' quattro drive system

Simon Wilgress-Pipe
Simon Wilgress-Pipe

June 17, 2022

  • English
  • Arabic

European manufacturers, particularly those in Germany, have been churning out decent-quality road-going barges for some years now.

It all started when carmakers realised you didn’t have to be a farmer to own one and that people would be quite keen to use such beasts in inner city environments. This lightbulb moment opened up a new line of business.

The Audi Q5 45 TFSI quattro Sportback (to give it its official title) is a prime example of this ongoing attempt to appeal to those who want a nice, high-up vehicle with a bit of power. In short, a big car, with sumptuous seats and posh paraphernalia.

Audi sure knows its market, too. The Q5 Sportback does have capabilities on terrain other than tarmac, but many of those who buy one are not likely to be overly interested in any of that.

This, then, is not what Audi would call an SUV. Instead, the marketing men and women call it a CUV, which stands for crossover utility vehicle.

When you drive it, you feel like you’re in an uptown off-roader, but look like you’re in something that really doesn’t want to get its wheels dirty.

Although, as the name suggests, the vehicle has been fitted with Audi’s “go-anywhere, do-anything” quattro drive system.

The first thing you note about the Q5 Sportback is the look — some vehicles of this type look clunky, but the Audi has a properly tailored shape.

The swept-back roof does its job, giving it the appearance of a vehicle where aerodynamics — and kerb appeal — have been considered. Its non-Sportback sibling has a far more blocky appearance, more in tune with standard SUV stylings.

There's a decent amount of space in the luggage compartment of the Q5 Sportback.
There's a decent amount of space in the luggage compartment of the Q5 Sportback.

Driving a Q5 Sportback is … well, pleasant, for want of a more dramatic word. And that isn't damning it with faint praise. The car is quiet, comfortable, and you feel just a little elegant when you're in it. That last one is a distinct plus, because there are many more expensive vehicles on the roads, and some of them don’t achieve this to anywhere near the same extent.

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Admittedly, the Q5 Sportback doesn’t have the performance figures of some of its rivals, but that might be the point — it seems more geared towards comfort than many of those others. You can get to 100 kilometres per hour from a standing start in just over six seconds, though, so there’s no danger of losing out in a drag race with a skateboarder.

It’s roomy inside, too — you might think that aforementioned swept-back roof would make for less headroom in the rear seats, but this is not the case. You get a decent amount of boot space in there as well, which also goes against expectations.

Inside, the Q5 Sportback has a three-zone climate control system, all the driver aids you’d expect in a modern, high-end vehicle, and the decor features colour-co-ordinated contrasting seating. A driver information system with colour display comes as standard, with Audi’s virtual cockpit-plus being an option. You can also upgrade to a Bang & Olufsen sound set-up.

The car is available in showrooms around the globe, looking suitably refined. Just don't expect to see it — or take it — in the desert any time soon.

Toyota Corolla 2023 line-up unleashed — in pictures

The Toyota GR Corolla seems to be an excitable beast. All photos: Toyota
The Toyota GR Corolla seems to be an excitable beast. All photos: Toyota
The 2023 Toyota Corolla line-up.
The 2023 Toyota Corolla line-up.
The new GR Corolla at rest.
The new GR Corolla at rest.
Four new Corolla hybrids are now available.
Four new Corolla hybrids are now available.
The GR is expected to be able to keep up with its most serious hot-hatch rivals.
The GR is expected to be able to keep up with its most serious hot-hatch rivals.
The new Corolla hatchback.
The new Corolla hatchback.
The last version of the Corolla, as it was unveiled in 2019.
The last version of the Corolla, as it was unveiled in 2019.
A private audience gathers in Dubai Festival City Mall for the grand unveiling of the 2019 Corolla.
A private audience gathers in Dubai Festival City Mall for the grand unveiling of the 2019 Corolla.
The new GR will go head to head with the likes of the Hyundai Veloster N and Volkswagen Golf R.
The new GR will go head to head with the likes of the Hyundai Veloster N and Volkswagen Golf R.
Rearside view of the new Corolla hatchback.
Rearside view of the new Corolla hatchback.
The GR badge.
The GR badge.
The new line-up's central multimedia screen.
The new line-up's central multimedia screen.
The new Corolla has had a style refresh.
The new Corolla has had a style refresh.
The GR has been designed with speed and acceleration in mind.
The GR has been designed with speed and acceleration in mind.
All-wheel drive is now available on Corolla's hybrid models.
All-wheel drive is now available on Corolla's hybrid models.
Where it all began - a first-generation Corolla from 1966.
Where it all began - a first-generation Corolla from 1966.
A Toyota Corolla Cross, which was first introduced in 2021.
A Toyota Corolla Cross, which was first introduced in 2021.
Commentators are expecting Toyota to make an announcement about a new Corolla Cross later this year.
Commentators are expecting Toyota to make an announcement about a new Corolla Cross later this year.
Previous-generation Corolla sedans being inspected on the production line at the company’s plant in Ohira village, Japan.
Previous-generation Corolla sedans being inspected on the production line at the company’s plant in Ohira village, Japan.
A historical collection of Corollas at Toyota's Tokyo showroom.
A historical collection of Corollas at Toyota's Tokyo showroom.
New UK refugee system

 

  • A new “core protection” for refugees moving from permanent to a more basic, temporary protection
  • Shortened leave to remain - refugees will receive 30 months instead of five years
  • A longer path to settlement with no indefinite settled status until a refugee has spent 20 years in Britain
  • To encourage refugees to integrate the government will encourage them to out of the core protection route wherever possible.
  • Under core protection there will be no automatic right to family reunion
  • Refugees will have a reduced right to public funds
The Details

Kabir Singh

Produced by: Cinestaan Studios, T-Series

Directed by: Sandeep Reddy Vanga

Starring: Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Suresh Oberoi, Soham Majumdar, Arjun Pahwa

Rating: 2.5/5 

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Going grey? A stylist's advice

If you’re going to go grey, a great style, well-cared for hair (in a sleek, classy style, like a bob), and a young spirit and attitude go a long way, says Maria Dowling, founder of the Maria Dowling Salon in Dubai.
It’s easier to go grey from a lighter colour, so you may want to do that first. And this is the time to try a shorter style, she advises. Then a stylist can introduce highlights, start lightening up the roots, and let it fade out. Once it’s entirely grey, a purple shampoo will prevent yellowing.
“Get professional help – there’s no other way to go around it,” she says. “And don’t just let it grow out because that looks really bad. Put effort into it: properly condition, straighten, get regular trims, make sure it’s glossy.”

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Visit Abu Dhabi culinary team's top Emirati restaurants in Abu Dhabi

Yadoo’s House Restaurant & Cafe

For the karak and Yoodo's house platter with includes eggs, balaleet, khamir and chebab bread.

Golden Dallah

For the cappuccino, luqaimat and aseeda.

Al Mrzab Restaurant

For the shrimp murabian and Kuwaiti options including Kuwaiti machboos with kebab and spicy sauce.

Al Derwaza

For the fish hubul, regag bread, biryani and special seafood soup. 

Winners

Best Men's Player of the Year: Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

Maradona Award for Best Goal Scorer of the Year: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

TikTok Fans’ Player of the Year: Robert Lewandowski

Top Goal Scorer of All Time: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

Best Women's Player of the Year: Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)

Best Men's Club of the Year: Chelsea

Best Women's Club of the Year: Barcelona

Best Defender of the Year: Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus/Italy)

Best Goalkeeper of the Year: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG/Italy)

Best Coach of the Year: Roberto Mancini (Italy)

Best National Team of the Year: Italy 

Best Agent of the Year: Federico Pastorello

Best Sporting Director of the Year: Txiki Begiristain (Manchester City)

Player Career Award: Ronaldinho

BMW M5 specs

Engine: 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 petrol enging with additional electric motor

Power: 727hp

Torque: 1,000Nm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 10.6L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh650,000

Countries recognising Palestine

France, UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal, Belgium, Malta, Luxembourg, San Marino and Andorra

 

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Global state-owned investor ranking by size

1.

United States

2.

China

3.

UAE

4.

Japan

5

Norway

6.

Canada

7.

Singapore

8.

Australia

9.

Saudi Arabia

10.

South Korea

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While you're here
What went into the film

25 visual effects (VFX) studios

2,150 VFX shots in a film with 2,500 shots

1,000 VFX artists

3,000 technicians

10 Concept artists, 25 3D designers

New sound technology, named 4D SRL

 

ONCE UPON A TIME IN GAZA

Starring: Nader Abd Alhay, Majd Eid, Ramzi Maqdisi

Directors: Tarzan and Arab Nasser

Rating: 4.5/5

The Perfect Couple

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Jack Reynor

Creator: Jenna Lamia

Rating: 3/5

Austrian Grand Prix race timings

Weekend schedule for Austrian Grand Prix - all timings UAE

Friday

Noon-1.30pm First practice

4-5.30pm Second practice

Saturday

1-2pm Final practice

4pm Qualifying

Sunday

4pm Austrian Grand Prix (71 laps)

HOW TO WATCH

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'Ghostbusters: From Beyond'

Director: Jason Reitman

Starring: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace

Rating: 2/5

The specs
Engine: 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six

Power: 480hp at 6,500rpm

Torque: 570Nm from 2,300-5,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch auto

Fuel consumption: 10.4L/100km

Price: from Dh547,600

On sale: now 

Whiile you're here
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The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm

Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm

Transmission: 9-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh117,059

Abramovich London

A Kensington Palace Gardens house with 15 bedrooms is valued at more than £150 million.

A three-storey penthouse at Chelsea Waterfront bought for £22 million.

Steel company Evraz drops more than 10 per cent in trading after UK officials said it was potentially supplying the Russian military.

Sale of Chelsea Football Club is now impossible.

Roll of honour 2019-2020

Dubai Rugby Sevens

Winners: Dubai Hurricanes

Runners up: Bahrain

 

West Asia Premiership

Winners: Bahrain

Runners up: UAE Premiership

 

UAE Premiership

Winners: Dubai Exiles

Runners up: Dubai Hurricanes

 

UAE Division One

Winners: Abu Dhabi Saracens

Runners up: Dubai Hurricanes II

 

UAE Division Two

Winners: Barrelhouse

Runners up: RAK Rugby

UPI facts

More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions

Company profile

Name: Thndr

Started: October 2020

Founders: Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr

Based: Cairo, Egypt

Sector: FinTech

Initial investment: pre-seed of $800,000

Funding stage: series A; $20 million

Investors: Tiger Global, Beco Capital, Prosus Ventures, Y Combinator, Global Ventures, Abdul Latif Jameel, Endure Capital, 4DX Ventures, Plus VC,  Rabacap and MSA Capital

We're better together
About Proto21

Date started: May 2018
Founder: Pir Arkam
Based: Dubai
Sector: Additive manufacturing (aka, 3D printing)
Staff: 18
Funding: Invested, supported and partnered by Joseph Group

LA LIGA FIXTURES

Thursday (All UAE kick-off times)

Sevilla v Real Betis (midnight)

Friday

Granada v Real Betis (9.30pm)

Valencia v Levante (midnight)

Saturday

Espanyol v Alaves (4pm)

Celta Vigo v Villarreal (7pm)

Leganes v Real Valladolid (9.30pm)

Mallorca v Barcelona (midnight)

Sunday

Atletic Bilbao v Atletico Madrid (4pm)

Real Madrid v Eibar (9.30pm)

Real Sociedad v Osasuna (midnight)

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